Zelensky urges world to respond to "latest act of terror" from Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday urged the international community to respond to Russia's latest aerial assault on Ukraine — the biggest since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, CNN reports.
"It is important that the world responds to this latest act of terror. Many leaders have already expressed their support for Ukraine and Ukrainians today, and I am grateful to everyone," Zelensky said in his daily address, thanking those who helped in boosting his country's air defenses.
Ukraine on Friday called for an urgent United Nations Security Council meeting.
Zelensky added that he will continue to "strengthen our air defense" and vowed to keep working to "bring the war" back to Russia.
The Ukrainian president also thanked emergency services and staff who assisted in rescue operations following the aerial attacks in many parts of the country Friday.
The attacks left at least 31 people dead and over 150 injured, damaging civilian infrastructure.
"More than 100 private houses were destroyed or damaged, (as well as) 45 high-rise buildings, schools, two churches, hospitals, a maternity hospital, many commercial and warehouse premises," Zelensky said, offering his condolences to the families and friends of the victims.
